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The Supreme Court Affirms Arbitration Authority of Rehabilitation Courts in MAPFRE v. Gulapa
The Supreme Court clarified in MAPFRE v. Gulapa (G.R. No. 251119) the scope of a Rehabilitation court’s authority to compel arbitration in disputes…
Delaware Supreme Court Reinforces the Importance of Precision in Drafting ADR Provisions in Merger Agreements
In Fortis Advisors, LLC v. Stillfront Midco AB, No. 162, 2025 (Del. Feb. 13, 2026), the Delaware Supreme Court reaffirmed that Delaware courts will…
Jurisdiction and Natural Justice - Singapore High Court Examines Key Issues in Challenge of Arbitral Award
Under the arbitration framework, there are prescribed grounds on which arbitral awards may be set aside before the courts. In DSQ v DSR [2026] SGHC…
English Court of Appeal severs part of arbitration clause to uphold parties' agreement to arbitrate and ensure enforceable award
Finality is a mandatory feature of arbitration: Parties cannot validly agree to mechanisms that would allow an arbitral award to be amended…
DIAC Arbitration Rules Explained Clearly
A dispute under a UAE contract can shift from commercial tension to legal exposure very quickly. That is why DIAC Arbitration Rules explained in…
Beyond the New York Convention: India’s Quiet Routes to Enforcing Foreign Awards
When it comes to the Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in India, the starting point is usually Part II of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act…
How Mediation Styles Can Shape Outcomes: Timing, Cultural Awareness and Preparation
In this Episode of the JAMS podcast, internationally renowned mediators Giuseppe De Palo and Tim Hardy explore how a mediator’s style…
The Skyros is the limit for owners when it comes to late redelivery damages…for now
The Court of Appeal has held that substantial damages should be awarded for late redelivery under two time charterparties on the NYPE form…
Arbitrating An Automatic Stay Dispute—And U.S. Constitution’s Bankruptcy Uniformity (Goldman Sachs v. Brown)
A long-standing tension exists between provisions of the Bankruptcy Code and provisions of the Federal Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C. § 1 et seq., “FAA”)…
Arbitration vs Litigation in the UAE: Cost, Time, and Confidentiality Comparison
If you’re a founder or investor in the UAE, a dispute can feel like a sudden sandstorm: everything is fine—until visibility drops and decisions…
Ninth Circuit Reaffirms Contractual Foundation That Non-Signatories Generally Cannot Compel Arbitration Against Signatories
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (“Ninth Circuit”) recently addressed the limited ability of a non-signatory to compel arbitration…
UK High Court Clarifies Key Provisions of the Hague-Visby Rules
The UK High Court in Batavia Eximp & Contracting (S) Pte Ltd v Pedregal Maritime SA [2026] 1 Lloyd's Rep 1 (“the Taikoo Brilliance”) has provided…
Four of Parkside’s members featured as authors of the latest Chambers & Partners’ China: Commercial Dispute Resolution: The Bar In-depth Overview for Chambers Global 2026.
Parkside Chambers Jeffrey Chau, Jacquelyn Ng, Ivy Ho and Raphael Leung featured as authors of the latest Chambers & Partners’ China: Commercial…
Retrospective, Not Retroactive: BC Court of Appeal Confirms Temporal Scope of BPCPA Amendments Prohibiting Mandatory Arbitration Clauses in Consumer Contracts
A year ago the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act, S.B.C. 2004, c. 2 (the “Act”) was amended to prohibit and void mandatory arbitration…
Commercial Disputes Weekly Issue 280
The Commercial Court has considered termination provisions in a contract for the sale of methyl tertbutyl that incorporated the BP Oil International…
The New Hospitality Class Action Review - 2026 Is Now Available!
Duane Morris Takeaway: We’re excited to officially announce the release of the all-new Hospitality Class Action Review - 2026, a new desk reference…
Arbitration for Construction & Infrastructure Disputes in the UAE: A Practical Arbitration Law Guide for Founders & Investors
A delayed handover can burn months of revenue. A variation order can trigger a chain reaction of claims. And a single payment dispute can freeze…
Winning the Award but Losing the Recovery: Forum Selection, Security and Enforcement Strategy in APAC Transactions
Cross-border commerce across APAC has expanded in both volume and complexity over the past decade. Transactions that were once…
Australia’s High Court Clarifies the Limits of Waiver of State Immunity Under the New York Convention
The High Court of Australia has delivered an important judgment in CCDM Holdings LLC v The Republic of India [2026]…
Courts Must Evaluate Enforceability of Arbitration Agreements Individually
The Ninth Circuit delivered a significant win for employers involved in arbitration in O’Dell, et al. V. Aya Healthcare Services, Inc., holding that…
Mediation & other forms of ADR — practical guidance for resolving disputes outside of court
Seeking a determination of a legal dispute via lengthy court proceedings concluding in a trial before a judge isn’t the only option for parties…
When in person hearings trump remote
Sometimes in-person hearings can lead to better and more cost effective outcomes. Almost six years ago, we discussed the use of video conferencing…
South Africa: Can the Bill of Rights unlock the right to appeal arbitration awards on the merits?
When parties agree to resolve their disputes through arbitration, they accept a trade-off: speed and privacy in exchange for the finality of the…
Commercial Dispute Resolution UAE: What Works
When a commercial relationship breaks down in the UAE, delay is rarely neutral. A supplier stops performance, a partner restricts access to accounts…
Tham luận: thủ tục rút gọn trong tranh chấp chuỗi: đặc thù, điểm khác biệt và lưu ý khi áp dụng
Trong bối cảnh các quan hệ thương mại ngày càng được thiết kế theo cấu trúc nhiều tầng, nhiều giai đoạn và nhiều giao dịch liên kết, tranh chấp phát…
AFCON shockwave: when governance, fairness and finality collide
CAF decision tests limits of regulatory power over completed matches The Confederation of African Football (CAF) decision to overturn…
What’s the Process for Resolving a Business Dispute in the Turks and Caicos Islands?
Commercial disputes are an inevitable part of doing business, whether they arise from contractual disagreements, shareholder conflicts, financing…
The Choppy Waters Employers Are Navigating in California: Arbitration Limits and PAGA Maneuvering
Employers in California continue to face rough waters when it comes to enforcing arbitration agreements. Through the lens of some recent California…
Ontario Court Upholds High Bar for Public Policy Challenges to Foreign Arbitral Awards
In Feicheng Mining Group v. Liu, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice reaffirmed the high bar for resisting Enforcement of foreign arbitral Awards…
The Strait of Hormuz Crisis - Charterparty, Arbitration and Risk Allocation in Maritime Trade
The effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz since February 2026 has created acute disruption…